GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
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wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
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snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
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climeclimate
unkemptnot combed